Jim Sensenbrenner: “I think the one thing that all of you agree on is that for Congress to do nothing is the worst possible alternative.”

I appeal the decision of the Chair. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The terms of House Resolution 842 are unambiguous and so, consistent with the ruling of the Chair on September 16, 1977, to permit an appeal in this case would be tantamount to…

I make the point of order that a two-thirds vote is required for passage of this joint resolution because it does have the effect of amending the Constitution. And on the point of order, Madam Speaker, there was an extension that was…

So this goes to show that congressional pressure is not the best.

I remain skeptical of proposals that break up these companies, mandate a one-size-fits-all data standard, or create a government-run 'public option.'